Audit Supervisor

Are you a Qualified Accountant looking for a new challenge? A London based Top 20 firm of accountants is seeking an Audit Supervisor to join their Assurance department, is a busy and varied role that would suit a qualified ACA/ACCA (or similar Qualification).

You will be required to provide on-site management of each assignment in an efficient and effective manner. To help ensure that client received a quality service in all aspects.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that the assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions.
• To carry out the more rigorous aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm's procedures.
• Assisting with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards.
• To communicate any problems in complying with these instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the assignment manager immediately, identifying and commenting upon the possible solutions.
• To act as day-to-day point of contact for the client, and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• To provide adequate briefing, supervision and "on the job" training for trainee staff.
• To review work completed by trainee staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal interviews.
• To summarise time spent on regular basis, and to perform the firm's review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review.
• To develop and maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute's CPE requirements.
• To maintain training records conscientiously and keep up to date with examination studies, where applicable.
• Maintain an awareness and observation of Health and Safety issues within the Firm and report any concerns to the Health and Safety Representative.
• Carry out any Ad Hoc duties.

Personal and professional qualities The role requires:
Essential:

• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA part qualified/qualified
• Previous experience of carrying out Assurance related tasks as requested by the Assurance Manager.
• Proven experience in client handling.
• Proven Assurance experience in producing high quality Assurances.

Desirable:

• Assurance experience from a practice background would be distinct advantage.
• Assurance experience of Owner Managed Business clients would be advantageous.
• Experience of analytical review approach desirable.